Private Sector Participation for Sustainable Coastal Development in Chonburi Province, Thailand Ms. Nisakorn Wiwekwin ICM Program Coordinator 1st Asia Pacific Regional Targeted Workshop for GEF IW Projects Hotel Sukosol, Bangkok, Thailand 27th – 28th September 2012 Bangkok, Thailand

Chonburi Province, Thailand Coastal province situated in the eastern region of Thailand Long coastline of 160 km is well known locally and internationally for its tourist resources Serves as a gate way for import and export, an industrial center, and a new energy hub for the country as a result of the Eastern Seaboard Project of Thailand

ICM for Sustainable Coastal Development of Chonburi Chonburi ICM Project A partnership between the Provincial Government of Chonburi and PEMSEA Commenced implementation in 2001 Initially with five participating municipalities: Sriracha, Lamchabang, Saensuk, Chaophrayasurasak and Koh Sichang By 2009, 26 coastal local governments joined, covering entire Chonburi coastline By 2010, 63 non-coastal local governments joined to cover the entire province ICM Demonstration Site Chonburi Province

Coastal Strategy Threats Strategies Values Natural Cultural & historical Settlements & areas of development Tourism & recreation VISION & & MISSION Pollution Overexploitation of resources Destructive fishing Siltation/sedimentation Habitat degradation Multiple use conflicts Inform Preserve & Conserve Mitigate & Protect Develop Desired Changes and Outcomes Saensuk Laem Chabang Sriracha Koh Si Chang Ao Udom Prepared and adopted in 2004 Provides common vision, strategies and actions for marine and coastal management In support of national and local policies, plans and programs Specifies roles and responsibilities of various agencies and sectors

Coastal Strategy Implementation Plan ICM Action Plans for Chonburi Province Prepared every 3 years in accordance with local government planning cycle ( , , ) Specifies activities that local governments can do together as well as individually depending on needs and concerns, including: Strengthening governance mechanisms for coastal and environmental management Development & implementation of management programs related to: Natural and man-made hazard prevention and management Habitat protection, restoration and management Water use and supply management Food security and livelihood management Pollution reduction and waste management

Coastal Strategy Implementation Plan Serves as a reference for: Preparing annual municipal plans and budgets Identifying priority actions and support required from various partners

Framework for Sustainable Development of Marine & Coastal Areas through ICM

ICM Coordination and Management Mechanism Facilitates inter-agency and multi-sectoral coordination and provides policy guidance Organized to facilitate implementation of the Coastal Strategy and implementation plan Includes representatives from government agencies, local governments, academe, NGO and private sector

Financing Mechanism Communities PEMSEA Resources mobilization Academe: Kasetsart University, Burapha University, DoungManee School, Banseemaharacha School, WatRart NiYomThum School Global Environment Facility/ Small Grants Programme Wastewater Management Authority Underwater World Pattaya Co.,Ltd. Chonburi ICM Program Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Thai Environment Institute SML Project: Village/Community Development Fund Provincial Administrative Organization Fishery Association of Chonburi Province Local Government Units Oil Industrial Environment Safety Group MAEW, PLS UPDATE TO GROUP PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS

Capacity Building and Public Education and Mobilization Identify PAP activities sponsored by private sector Identify PAP activities sponsored by private sector

Examples of Private Sector Participation in Natural and Man-made Hazard Prevention and Management Preparation of local oil spill contingency plan for Chonburi Preparation of local oil spill contingency plan for Chonburi Oil companies, IESGOil companies, IESG Etc. Etc.

Examples of Private Sector participation in Habitat Protection, Restoration and Management Mangrove reforestation Mangrove reforestation Private sector partners?Private sector partners? Coral reef restoration Coral reef restoration Seagrass transplantation Seagrass transplantation Beach restoration Beach restoration Sea turtle conservation Sea turtle conservation MOU with Underwater World PattayaMOU with Underwater World Pattaya

Examples of Private Sector Participation in Water use and supply management Water conservation Water conservation Etc. Etc.

Examples of Private Sector Participation in Food Security and Livelihood Management Floating mussel farm Floating mussel farm Private sector partners?Private sector partners? Crab condominium Crab condominium Etc. Etc.

Examples of Private Sector Participation in Pollution Reduction and Waste Management Coastal cleanups Coastal cleanups Waste management reduction/ segregation/reuse/recovery Waste management reduction/ segregation/reuse/recovery Use of grease traps in restaurants Use of grease traps in restaurants

Private Sector Participation in Chonburi ICM Program Participation in the ICM Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) Participation in consultations leading to policy reforms Provision of technical support Resource mobilization Sponsorship of community-based projects Information, education and communication campaigns

Private Sector Partners List/summarize private sector partners List/summarize private sector partners

Engaging the private sector through ICM ICM provides a framework for the private/corporate sector to align their CSR programs with the goals and programs being implemented by local governments in support of ICM. ICM provides a framework for the private/corporate sector to align their CSR programs with the goals and programs being implemented by local governments in support of ICM. Opportunity for the corporate sector to enhance its CSR projects and contribute to a bigger objective Opportunity for the corporate sector to enhance its CSR projects and contribute to a bigger objective Opportunity for local government to access resources from the corporate sector and scale up the implementation of ICM through public private partnerships Opportunity for local government to access resources from the corporate sector and scale up the implementation of ICM through public private partnerships